Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $16.57 | 5.196% | $17.431 | $17.43 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
Purchase #2 | $69.86 | 10.767% | $77.3818 | $77.38 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
Purchase #3 | $33.30 | 9.523% | $36.4712 | $36.47 | $36.45 | $36.50 |
Purchase #4 | $196.97 | 5.400% | $207.6064 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
Purchase #5 | $156.36 | 6.235% | $166.109 | $166.11 | $166.10 | $166.10 |
Purchase #6 | $98.36 | 11.626% | $109.7953 | $109.80 | $109.80 | $109.80 |
Purchase #7 | $120.44 | 12.608% | $135.6251 | $135.63 | $135.65 | $135.60 |
7 purchase totals = | $691.86 | $750.4198 | $750.43 | $750.45 | $750.40 |